After a major forest fire, should the U.S. Forest Service actively replant trees, or should it “let nature take its course”?
Does your answer depend on the cause of the fire? Why or why not?
What exactly is the natural course of things?
What values would you cite in defending the decision to preserve an area such as Yellowstone National Park?
Would those values be different for defending the protection of wilderness areas in the deserts of the American Southwest? (Desjardins 151)
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